WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st T20I

WI vs ENG Match Preview

Following the West Indies’ deciding ODI victory over England on Saturday evening in Barbados, the same teams will square off in the first T20I on Tuesday evening at the Kensington Oval. West Indies defeated India by 8 wickets in their most recent T20I in August. While England fell to New Zealand by 6 wickets in their most recent game in this format in September. West Indies and their fans will be anticipating this T20I after defeating England in ODIs. However, Rovman Powell’s team will need to be at their best once more. Many of the players selected for England in this game will be hoping to improve their chances of being selected for next year’s World Cup.

WI vs ENG Match Details

West Indies vs England – 1st T20I

Venue: Kensington Oval – Bridgetown

Date & Time: 13th December 2023 at 03:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema App

WI vs ENG Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	168
Avg 2nd inn score	156
Win% batting 1st	52
Win% batting 2nd	48

WI vs ENG Pitch Report

This pitch provides turn for spinners and some movement off the surface for faster bowlers. This is not a fast pitch, and the par score will not exceed 180.

WI vs ENG Weather Report

Although rain is possible in the morning in Barbados, the forecast calls for dry and warm conditions in the afternoon and evening.

WI vs ENG Last Five Matches

WI ( West Indies )	L W L W L
ENG ( England )	W L W W L

WI vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	WI Won	ENG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	104	45	53	0	6
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

WI vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk), Rovman Powell, Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase/Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein

England Probable Playing XIs

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Will Jacks, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Rehan Ahmed, John Turner, Gus Atkinson

Topmost Picks for WI vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – West Indies

• Shai Hope- the 30 year old skipper is an exceptionally consistent batter in this format and has hit over 7200 international runs across his career.
• Gudakesh Motie- the slow left-arm orthodox bowler is West Indies’ leading wicket taker in the series and dismissed Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett on Wednesday.

Top Picks – England

• Harry Brook- the right-hander produced a very mature and responsible innings in the second game of the series as he took England from 85/3 to winning the game by 6 wickets.
• Gus Atkinson- it has been an impressive series opening the bowling for the Surrey 25 year old. He has picked up 4 wickets from the two ODIs so far.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for WI vs ENG Dream11 Team:

Phil Salt, Shai Hope, Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Harry Brook, Will Jacks(C), Sam Curran, Andre Russell(VC), Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Gus Atkinson

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for WI vs ENG Dream11 Team:

Jos Buttler, Shai Hope(C), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Harry Brook(VC), Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Gus Atkinson

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Shai Hope, Romario Shepherd

Vice-captain – Harry Brook, Sam Curran

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

WI vs ENG Probable Winners:

This venue drew a sizable crowd on Saturday, and we anticipate a similar turnout for the series’ first T20I. We don’t expect a high-scoring game, but judging by the batting lineups, there will be plenty of boundaries. Player for player, we believe the West Indies have more experience and will be better suited to these conditions. Our prediction is that West Indies will win. Considering the team combination, West Indies is expected to win this match.